John Murray, the chief of bid operations in Chicago's attempt to host the 2016 Olympics, has landed at Accenture.

"I found the perfect match," he says of his new role as a consultant with Accenture's leadership team. "It's an incredible opportunity for me to be part of yet another great team."

Mr. Murray worked for Chicago 2016 from mid-2007 until last October, when the city lost its bid to host. He was one of the top-paid bid committee members, earning $250,000 a year. He worked closely with bid leader and insurance executive Patrick Ryan.

Before formally joining the bid team, Mr. Murray was on executive loan to Chicago 2016 from McKinsey & Co. He attended the University of Illinois and is an expert in marketing and international business. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.